According to the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA), talks in Pacific Canada between striking dock workers and their employers have resumed after a four-day intermission. The BCMEA and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU Canada) met on Saturday, supported by federal mediators, the statement said. The talks had stalled on Tuesday, and the two sides decided to break off negotiations.
Some 7,500 port workers went on strike on July 1 for higher wages, suspending operations at the Port of Vancouver and Port of Prince Rupert - key gateways for exporting the country's natural resources and commodities as well as for bringing in raw materials.
Meanwhile, Canada's federal and provincial governments had urged the parties to restart talks. On Saturday, Alberta premier Danielle Smith said her province supports an immediate recall of parliament to consider legislation to resolve the work stoppage.
Source: reuters.com